The Lansing State Journal profiled Raines, part of a movement of "constitutional sheriffs" who see their role as necessary in protecting the public from an overreaching federal government. They are worried about gun regulations, and the movement's founder takes aim at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Raines, who is running for re-election in November, attended the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association’s first convention this year in Las Vegas, the story says. He also has formed a citizens group called the Guardians of the Constitution, which has about 275 members.

“A lot of people think they’re losing their rights,” Raines said in the story. “If we can get back those rights, one county at a time, it would be better for all the people in the U.S.”